Sorghum

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 4.0 feet

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 12 inches

Growth Form: Bunch

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Brown

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Late Summer

Seasonal Growth: Summer and Fall

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: High

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: Low

Salt Tolerance: Medium